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Oct 2024
9m 8s

My Avoidant Attached Partner Shuts Me Ou...

Annalisa Bahadur
About this episode
It can be heartbreaking when we are rejected when making an attempt to be physically close to a partner. In this episode, I answer one of your questions on if sexual desires differ as per attachment style, and what to do when a partner rejects your initiations for physical intimacy. Don’t forget to follow me across social media for more on attachment style ... Show More
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